Cost of living in Waltham Forest
Data last updated: 14 May 2026
Page last reviewed: 14 May 2026
Rent in Waltham Forest
The average monthly rent in Waltham Forest is £1,753.
- 1 Bed£1,392 /mo
- 2 Bed£1,713 /mo
- 3 Bed£2,008 /mo
- 4+ Bed£2,556 /mo
Source: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR)
Earnings in Waltham Forest
The average annual salary for residents of Waltham Forest is £37,971.
We use the median (middle value) as the average throughout this site. This is more representative than the mean, which can be skewed by extremely high or low values.
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE)
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Average house prices in Waltham Forest
The average house price in Waltham Forest was £538,010.
- Detached£765,000
- Semi-detached£673,750
- Terraced£657,000
- Flat£401,650
How house prices have changed in Waltham Forest
Average house prices over time, based on quarterly rolling-year medians from Land Registry data.
Source: ONS / HM Land Registry. Historical trend based on quarterly rolling-year median prices.
Climate and weather in Waltham Forest
Summer daytime highs in Waltham Forest typically reach 23.6°C in July, dropping to around 8.4°C in January. Waltham Forest is much drier than average for the UK, with rain falling on about 2.2 days a week. It gets around 46% less rainfall than the UK average. The area is sunnier than most of the UK, averaging around 6.4 hours of sunshine per day in summer. Expect frost on around 77 days per year, mostly between November and April.
| Month | Daytime high | Rainfall | Rain days | Sunshine | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8.4°C | 59mm | 11 | 55h | 14 |
| Feb | 9.0°C | 44mm | 10 | 76h | 14 |
| Mar | 11.7°C | 36mm | 8 | 120h | 12 |
| Apr | 15.0°C | 42mm | 9 | 168h | 7 |
| May | 18.2°C | 46mm | 8 | 197h | 2 |
| Jun | 21.2°C | 51mm | 8 | 194h | 0 |
| Jul | 23.6°C | 47mm | 8 | 203h | 0 |
| Aug | 23.2°C | 56mm | 9 | 195h | 0 |
| Sep | 20.1°C | 51mm | 8 | 149h | 0 |
| Oct | 15.8°C | 67mm | 10 | 109h | 4 |
| Nov | 11.4°C | 64mm | 11 | 65h | 9 |
| Dec | 8.7°C | 59mm | 11 | 51h | 14 |
How this is calculated
Climate data is based on Met Office 30-year averages (1991-2020), calculated from 2 observation grid points covering the Waltham Forest local authority area.
Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid , 1991-2020 averages. Crown copyright. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Council tax in Waltham Forest
Band D council tax in Waltham Forest is £2,387 per year.
- Band A£1,591
- Band B£1,857
- Band C£2,122
- Band DBenchmark£2,387
- Band E£2,917
- Band F£3,448
- Band G£3,978
- Band H£4,774
Source: MHCLG / Scottish Government / Welsh Government
Energy costs in Waltham Forest
A typical household in Waltham Forest pays approximately £1,641/year (£137/month) for gas and electricity.
Energy region: London
This estimate is based on the Ofgem price cap for a typical dual-fuel household using 2,700 kWh of electricity and 11,500 kWh of gas per year, paying by Direct Debit. Your actual costs will depend on your usage, tariff, and whether you're on a fixed deal.
Source: Ofgem Energy Price Cap, Q2 2026
Water costs in Waltham Forest
The average annual water and sewerage bill for Thames Water customers is £666/year (£56/month).
Water company: Thames Water
Water bills vary based on whether you have a meter and your household's water usage. This figure is the company average for unmetered customers.
Source: Water UK / Discover Water, 2026-27
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Crime in Waltham Forest
There were 811 recorded crimes per 10,000 people in Waltham Forest, which is below the national average of 813.2. Waltham Forest ranks #193 out of 303 areas for lowest crime rate.
Recorded crime statistics reflect crimes reported to and recorded by police. They may not capture the full picture of crime in an area, and recording practices vary between forces.
Source: Home Office police recorded crime, Year ending December 2025
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Data on this page is sourced from: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR), Scottish Government Private Sector Rent Statistics, ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, ONS / HM Land Registry House Price Statistics, MHCLG / Scottish Government / Welsh Government council tax data, Ofgem Energy Price Cap, and Water UK / Discover Water. All official data is published under the Open Government Licence.